Watch | At Indian Air Force’s Republic Day show of strength, Rafale, Sukhoi and Apache jets fly past Kartavya Path

Though the cloudy skies played spoilsport for spectators on the ground at the Kartavya Path, videos supplied by the IAF of the jets in action show how the aircraft created these formations mid-flight

By: Express Web Desk
New Delhi | Updated: January 26, 2023 02:45 PM IST

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Baaz formation by 3 Mig-29 fighter planes of the Indian Air Force, during the 74th Republic Day Parade at the Kartavya Path, in New Delhi (PTI via Defence PRO)

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The Republic Day 2023 parade saw a spectacle of India’s military might and a plethora of cultures from across the country. The Indian Air Force showcased its array of vintage and modern aircraft comprising the Rafale jets, Sukhois, Apaches and Jaguars in the much-anticipated Fly-Past.

Though the cloudy skies played spoilsport for spectators on the ground at the Kartavya Path, videos supplied by the IAF of the jets in action show how the aircraft created these formations mid-flight:

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1. The Trishul formation comprised three Sukhoi-30 MKI air superiority fighters.

2. Six Jaguar Deep Penetration Strike Aircraft created the Amrit formation.

3. The Bheem formation comprised a C 17 Heavy-Lift Transport aircraft flanked by two Sukhoi 30 MKI Air Superiority fighter jets.

4. Four Rafale multi-role fighter jets and a AEW&C created the Netra formation.

5. Vajraang formation comprised a C 130 Super Hercules Transport Aircraft in the center, flanked by two Rafale multi-role fighters on either side.

6. Baaz formation comprised three Mig 29 Multi-role fighters.

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